Modern crochet. Sounds good, but… what is it?

Modern crochet. Sounds good, but… what is it?

Modern crochet

Modern crochet is the crochet we have always known (the wheel is not being reinvented, and no groundbreaking stitches are being discovered…), but with projects that produce very current, modern results. Here, we are going to talk about the most characteristic aspects of modern crochet. Because in the end, we use the same stitches, but the result is very different. Why?

Simplicity

In contrast to the complexity of classic designs, which are often very baroque and overloaded with decoration, shapes, and details, modern crochet embraces simplicity, with clean, understated details, smooth bases, and perhaps one large embellishment rather than many complex shapes and details in the fabric. A clean, simple look, with minimalist touches in the details.

Geometry

In contrast to a multitude of details and shapes in the fabric, modern crochet also stands out for its tendency toward simpler geometric shapes: squares, rectangles, triangles, and circles. Basic, simple shapes that give the design uniformity and symmetry.

Philosophy

Of course, crochet becomes more than a craft; it also becomes a philosophy, a lifestyle. The DIY movement is growing all the time, as is the value we place on things we create ourselves, both because of the act of creating them and because of the high level of personalization this offers us: creating a unique style, a unique garment, a unique bag, a unique rug, and so on. No one else has anything in their home or wardrobe like what we have created for ourselves. Exactly to our taste, 100%.

And, of course, modern crochet embraces this concept, and we find countless ideas for crocheting. We do not only make a blanket, a hat, or a sweater. Why not crochet a wall hanging, a vase, a picture, a bracelet, a pair of sandals, a tablet case…?

Crochet XL

The arrival of T-shirt yarn in this sector fit modern crochet like a glove. It is an ideal product for crocheting simple things with basic geometric shapes, and because of its size, we can create large projects in little time, making a huge impact on home décor.

Besides, our generation—the working woman, mother, wife… juggling the office, children, errands, shopping, paperwork, housework, friends, and crochet… well, what can I tell you that you do not already know? Time is very precious to us, and creating beautiful, large projects in less time is incredibly appealing.

Different materials

The internet and online shops have had an enormous impact on absolutely every aspect of our lives. And, of course, crochet is no exception. Among the many changes they have brought about, I would now like to refer to the availability of hundreds of shops and catalogs of yarn balls, as well as information about the materials available everywhere.

In the past, we had to limit ourselves to local haberdashery shops. Even if they were well stocked, our options were undoubtedly much more limited.

In the internet age, with knowledge of what is available everywhere, the range offered by all manufacturers and shops is growing, because we all want to offer everything and do not want to be missing anything that someone else has. Increasing competition has led to a broader and broader selection of yarn balls and materials, as we look for innovations in which other textiles can be crocheted or what other blends can be used to achieve a different result. So here I would like to highlight the wide variety of options available to us today.